As part of a class action lawsuit, Anthem Blue Cross of California has agreed to end midyear policy changes and reimburse about 50,000 customers nearly $8.3 million. Two lawsuits filed by policyholders in Los Angeles Superior Court accused the state’s largest...
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Several Automakers Facing Class Actions Lawsuit Due to Faulty Keyless Ignitions
A class action lawsuit has been filed due to an alleged auto defect in keyless ignition systems. A popular amenity available on many new cars in the U.S., keyless ignitions systems are a way for car owners to start their cars with the press of a button as long as they...
What to Do When an Insurance Company Doesn’t Honor Your Policy
Most people carry several different forms of insurance to protect themselves in case of injury, accident, or other calamity. You expect your car insurance, health insurance, and homeowner’s or renter’s insurance to be there when you need it. So what do you do if your...
What is Hospital Negligence?
Tens of thousands of people are hospitalized in the Phoenix area every year for ailments that range from relatively minor to life-threatening. Unfortunately, some patients may be injured as a result of negligent care during their hospitalizations. Preventable medical...
Fig & Olive Restaurant in West Hollywood Linked to Nationwide Salmonella Outbreaks
Fig & Olive, a famous fine dining restaurant chain based in New York, has been linked to salmonella outbreaks at two of its locations across the country. As many as 160 people in five states contracted the disease from the Washington D.C. location, and the...
Plaintiff Files Suit for Eye Laceration and Several Body Fractures; Settled for $375,000
A 34-year-old plaintiff was riding his motorcycle behind a vehicle when the vehicle made a U-turn in front of him causing the motorcyclist to be thrown over the hood of the defendant’s car. Ultimately, the accident caused the plaintiff to suffer an eye laceration and...
Man Suffers Back Pain After Being Rear-Ended; Settled for $550,000
In March of 2012, a 58-year-old male was rear-ended causing him to suffer increased back pain, requiring him to go to pain management class. Despite the plaintiff’s complex history of cervical and lumbar surgeries, the accident exacerbated the plaintiff’s back pain....
National Jury Verdict Review & Analysis Highlights Motor Vehicle Accident Victories – Nearly $1 Million in Recovery
The National Jury Verdict Review & Analysis highlighted two motor vehicle negligence victories – one by Partner Daniel M. Hodes resulting in a $375,000 settlement, and another by Jeffrey A. Milman resulting in a $550,000 settlement. On August 13, 2014 the...
Teen Shot by LAPD Officer Files Lawsuit Against City
The mother of Jamar Nicholson, a 15-year-old boy who was shot and wounded by an LAPD officer, has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging that the police officer used excessive and unnecessary force. Last February, officers opened fire on a group of teenagers in an...
Hodes Milman Ranked on the 2016 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranked Hodes Milman on the 2016 “Best Law Firms” list in the Metropolitan Tier 1 in Orange County for their work in Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a...